IGCSE Biological Molecules Essentials

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Carbohydrates

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Energy source, made of sugars

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Proteins

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Made of amino acids, build tissues

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Lipids

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Fats and oils, energy storage

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Nucleic Acids

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DNA and RNA, genetic material

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Enzymes

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Biological catalysts, speed up reactions

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Monosaccharides

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Single sugar units, e.g., glucose

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Polysaccharides

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Long chains of sugars, e.g., starch

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Amino Acids

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Building blocks of proteins

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Fatty Acids

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Components of lipids, energy storage

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Vitamins

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Organic compounds, essential nutrients